Nummus - Licinius I IOVI CONSERVATORI, Siscia

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Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year313-315
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNummus / Follis (1⁄180)
CurrencySolidus, Reform of Constantine (AD 310/324 – 395)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC VII#11 , OCRE#ric.7.sis.11
Obverse descriptionHead of Licinius, laureate, right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP LICINIVS P F AVG
(Translation: Supreme Commander Licinius I, pious, successful emperor.)
Reverse descriptionJupiter, nude, chlamys draped across left shoulder, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and leaning on sceptre with left hand; to left, eagle holding wreath. Officina in right field. Mintmark in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIOVI CON-SERVATORI
(Translation: To Jupiter the saviour.)
Edge
MintSIS
Siscia, modern-day Sisak,Croatia
MintageND (313-315)  - 1st officina (A) -
ND (313-315)  - 2nd officina (B) -
ND (313-315)  - 3rd officina (Γ) -
ND (313-315)  - 4th officina (Δ) -
ND (313-315)  - 5th officina (∈) -
Catalog ID2518848290
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